When it comes to music legends, few names shine as brightly as Michael Jackson. With his mesmerizing moves and unparalleled vocal prowess, the King of Pop reigned supreme over the music industry for decades. One of his most iconic songs, “Beat It,” released in 1983, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its electrifying beats and powerful message.
Did You Know?
- Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” was a groundbreaking collaboration, featuring guitar solos by none other than the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Their fusion of pop and rock created a unique sound that set the song apart.
- The music video for “Beat It” is just as legendary as the song itself. Directed by Bob Giraldi, it showcased Jackson’s iconic red leather jacket and brought to life the song’s themes of gang violence and unity.
- “Beat It” won two Grammy Awards and played a pivotal role in Michael Jackson’s record-breaking album “Thriller,” which remains the best-selling album of all time.
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Lyrics:
They told him, “Don’t you ever come around here”“Don’t wanna see your face, you better disappear”The fire’s in their eyes and their words are really clearSo beat it, just beat it
You better run, you better do what you canDon’t wanna see no blood, don’t be a macho manYou wanna be tough, better do what you canSo beat it, but you wanna be bad
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it)Just beat it (beat it)Just beat it (beat it)Just beat it (beat it, uh)
They’re out to get you, better leave while you canDon’t wanna be a boy, you wanna be a manYou wanna stay alive, better do what you canSo beat it, just beat it
You have to show them that you’re really not scaredYou’re playin’ with your life, this ain’t no truth or dareThey’ll kick you, then they’ll beat youThen they’ll tell you it’s fairSo beat it, but you wanna be bad
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or rightJust beat it (beat it, beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)
Beat it (beat it, beat it)Beat it (beat it, beat it)
Beat it (beat it, beat it)
Beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right (who’s right)
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeated (no one)Showin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeated (oh, no)Showin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)No one wants to be defeatedShowin’ how funky and strong is your fightIt doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right
Just beat it (beat it), beat it (beat it)
